Eleni Gkrinia, a resident doctor at the Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Department of the University Hospital of Larissa, Greece, is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece, with a profound interest in Auditory Neuroscience. Eleni's journey into the intricate world of auditory research has been defined by her unwavering commitment and relentless pursuit of knowledge. Her academic prowess is underscored by her dual Master's degrees in the field of Otolaryngology. These academic achievements, coupled with her invaluable hands-on experience as a trainee physician, have equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the auditory system and its various pathologies. With a keen focus on Neurotology, Eleni is poised to embark on a transformative academic endeavor as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Foundation scholarship. Her forthcoming research project at the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, USA, under the esteemed mentorship of Professor Thanos Tzounopoulos, promises to unravel the complexities of noise-induced tinnitus, an area of paramount importance in auditory sciences. The Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center, renowned for its pioneering contributions to auditory sciences, serves as the perfect crucible for Eleni's groundbreaking research. Immersed in a collaborative milieu and fortified by cutting-edge facilities, she is poised to make significant strides in her quest to explore the therapeutic potential of KCNQ2/3 channel activators in mitigating noise-induced tinnitus. Through her endeavors, she aspires to not only expand the frontiers of Auditory Neuroscience but also to make tangible contributions to the well-being of individuals affected by auditory disorders.